Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Electric Light Duty Pickup Trucks. If The Transaxle Attaching Bolts Begin To Loosen, The Driver Could Notice A Jerking Motion And/Or A Clunking Sound. If Not Serviced Promptly, All Nine Bolts Could Ultimately Fall Out Or Fracture And The Transaxle Could Drop. If The Transaxle Drops, The Vehicle May No Longer Be In The Gear Indicated.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
RANGER EV
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V062000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
If This Occurs, The Shift Lever Could Be Put Into “Park” And The Vehicle Would Still Be Free To Roll As If In “Neutral,” Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Mounting Bolts With Longer Bolts That Include A Thread Lock Material. When Installed, The New Bolts Will Be Tightened To A Higher Torque. Owner Notification Began May 8, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19971027
End Of Manufacture
20000725
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1260
Date Owners Notified
20010508
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20010226
Make Campaign Number
01S07